1973 Mercury Cougar vs. 1971 Subaru Leone
To start off, 1973 Mercury Cougar is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Cougar (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1971 Subaru Leone. (68 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1971 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1971 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Mercury Cougar is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Mercury Cougar. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mercury Cougar (375 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Subaru Leone. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Subaru Leone.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Cougar | 1971 Subaru Leone | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Cougar | Leone |
Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6589 cc | 1361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |